Pattern of Disinfection of Root Canal Dentin by Alternated Acid-Base Irrigating Regimen by Janir Alves Soares, Maria Auxiliadora Roque de Carvalho, Suelleng Maria Cunha Santos Soares, Rodrigo Dantas Pereira, Manoel Brito-Júnior, Paula Prazeres Magalhães, Isabel Alessandra Miranda Nunes, Rudys Rodolpho de Jesus Tavarez, Claudia de Castro Rizzi, Rafaela Nogueira Moreira, Luiz de Macêdo Farias, Etevaldo Matos Maia Filho

“…The data were normalized by a log10 transformation of CFU and were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s tests. Results. Biofilms were observed only in the control root canal walls. …”
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THE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE DENTAL FIELD – THE PHENOMENON OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE by Alina Anton, Iasmina Alexandra Predescu, Nuca Cristina, Mariana Păcurar, Ștefania Dinu

“…The apparition of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque, may be an important reason for promoting antibiotic resistance. …”
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Carbon Nanofibers Modified Graphite Felt for High Performance Anode in High Substrate Concentration Microbial Fuel Cells by Youliang Shen, Yan Zhou, Shuiliang Chen, Fangfang Yang, Suqi Zheng, Haoqing Hou

“…Morphology characterization revealed that the biofilms in the CNFs/GF anode were much denser than those in the bare GF. …”
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Expression Profiling of Transglutaminase 2 and Inflammatory Host Response in Aspergillus Fumigatus After Treatment with Curcuma Extracts by Omar Sadik Shalal

“…This pathogen is very capable of forming biofilms via developing hyphal walls radially. The current therapies are known for their limitations where they couldn’t target the proteins involved in undoing host response. …”
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DPANN symbiont of Haloferax volcanii accelerates xylan degradation by the non-host haloarchaeon Halorhabdus sp. by Oleg N. Reva, Violetta La Cono, Laura Marturano, Francesca Crisafi, Francesco Smedile, Manasi Mudaliyar, Debnath Ghosal, Elena A. Selivanova, Marina E. Ignatenko, Manuel Ferrer, Laura Fernandez-Lopez, Mart Krupovic, Michail M. Yakimov

“…Electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography revealed the formation of heterocellular biofilms interlinked by DPANN cells. The findings demonstrated that DPANN symbionts can interact directly with other members of microbial communities, which are not their primary hosts, influencing their gene expression. …”
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Vaginal Microbiota and the Use of Probiotics by Sarah Cribby, Michelle Taylor, Gregor Reid

“…In vitro studies have shown that Lactobacillus strains can disrupt BV and yeast biofilms and inhibit the growth of urogenital pathogens. …”
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Evaluating the Preventive and Therapeutic Roles of Active Irrigation Systems in Root Canal Treatment: A Narrative Review and Critical Appraisal of Theory and Methodology by Ignacio Barbero-Navarro, Iuliana Sofian-Pauliuc, Maria Esther Irigoyen-Camacho, Marco Antonio Zepeda-Zepeda, David Ribas-Perez, Antonio Luis Castaño-Seiquer

“…By using an irrigant, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), practitioners attempt to wash out debris, dissolve organic and inorganic tissue, lubricate the canals, prevent smear layer formation, and disrupt biofilms. Different methods have been developed to optimise the effectiveness of irrigants, including manual or passive techniques (the conventional method used worldwide) and active techniques (the irrigant is activated by certain devices to improve its flow in the root canal system). …”
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Relationship between clay minerals and microorganisms in underground hydrogen storage reservoirs: a mini review by Allison Clark, Shikha Sharma

“…However, microorganisms in the subsurface, particularly hydrogenotrophic species, interact with clay minerals in ways that can affect the integrity of these storage systems. Microbes form biofilms on clay surfaces, which can cause pore clogging and reduce the permeability of the reservoir, potentially stabilizing H2 storage and limiting injectivity. …”
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Synergistic Microbial Consortium for Bioenergy Generation from Complex Natural Energy Sources by Victor Bochuan Wang, Joey Kuok Hoong Yam, Song-Lin Chua, Qichun Zhang, Bin Cao, Joachim Loo Say Chye, Liang Yang

“…Confocal images confirmed the presence of biofilms and point towards their importance in generating bioenergy in MFCs.…”
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Recent advances in nanomaterials and their mechanisms for infected wounds management by Jianping Zhu, Fan Xia, Shuaifei Wang, Yan Guan, Fuqiang Hu, Fangying Yu

“…The antibacterial mechanisms of nanomaterials are varied, including ion release, chemodynamic therapy, photothermal/photodynamic therapy, electrostatic interactions, and delivery of antibacterial drugs, which not only combat bacterial infections but also address the challenges posed by biofilms and antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, these nanomaterials create an optimal environment for tissue regeneration, promoting faster wound closure. …”
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Phages as potential life-saving therapeutic option in the treatment of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections by Beata Zalewska-Piątek, Michalina Nagórka

“…PT demonstrates significant potential in treating chronic and recurrent UTIs, also including catheter-associated infection by reducing bacterial biofilms, delaying catheter blockage, and enhancing antibiotic efficacy when used in combination. …”
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THE PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA AND LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON POULTRY SLAUGHTER PLANT EQUIPMENT AFTER SANITATION PROCEDURES by Suzana Vidaković Knežević, Miloš Pelić, Marina Žekić, Slobodan Knežević, Jelena Vranešević, Dragana Ljubojević Pelić, Sara Savić

“…Both bacterial foodborne pathogens can form biofilms and survive stress caused by sanitation procedures. …”
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Comparison of chemical constituents in Lysimachia species and their antimicrobial activity for extending the shelf life of foods by Li-Li Chen, Shuang Long Yang, Ji-Cun Bao, Wei-You Xie, Zhao-Chan Wang, Nian Shi, Zhao-Jie Wang

“…The KBZZC-05, 21, and 23 inhibited both spoilage organisms and foodborne pathogens (MICs = 2–256 μg/mL) better than potassium sorbate (MIC >256 μg/mL). It removed biofilms, causing surface morphology changes in bacteria. …”
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Phased Ions‐Release Bilayer‐Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane with Nanostructure‐Mediated Antibacterial Adhesion by Liguo Zhang, Zhao Li, Yajing Fu, Haoyang Tian, Ting Wang, Hongrui Liu, Jianhua Li, Hong Liu, Shaohua Ge, Baojin Ma

“…Furthermore, the nanoengineered HAp layer deters pathogenic colonization due to the low adhesion force, which can effectively prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms and infection after implantation. Overall, the multifunctional bilayer CSHP membrane, based on the phased and oriented ions release, adapts to the dynamic requirements of bone repair, thereby augmenting regeneration efficiency, and also providing a reference for the design of advanced repair materials.…”
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Analysis of the Antibacterial Activity and the Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents of the Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract as an Antimicrobial Agent against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Ahmad Royani, Muhammad Hanafi, Puspa Dewi N. Lotulung, Heddy Julistiono, Achmad Dinoto, Azwar Manaf

“…Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that causes metal deterioration by forming biofilms on metal surfaces. This work was carried out to analyze the antibacterial activity and the phenolic and flavonoid contents of the Moringa oleifera leaf extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. …”
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Potential effects of induced focal ischemia in the motor cortex of rats undergoing experimental periodontitis by Victória dos Santos Chemelo, Marco Aurelio M. Freire, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Deborah Ribeiro Frazão, Deiweson Souza-Monteiro, Sabrina C. Cartagenes, Walace Gomes-Leal, Cristiane do Socorro Ferraz Maia, Gabriel S. Rocha, Daniel Falcao, Rafael Rodrigues Lima

“…Periodontitis is characterized by persistent inflammation in hard and soft tissues which support the teeth, primarily caused by bacterial biofilms, and is one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adults and can contribute to a systemic inflammatory burden. …”
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Enterococcus faecium Mediastinitis Complicated by Disseminated Candida parapsilosis Infection after Congenital Heart Surgery in a 4-Week-Old Baby by Hanna Renk, Felix Neunhoeffer, Florian Hölzl, Michael Hofbeck, Matthias Kumpf

“…Antifungal treatment of disseminated C. parapsilosis infection may fail in PICU patients with nonbiological material in place due to capacity of this species to form biofilms on medical devices. Immediate removal of central venous catheters and other nonbiological material is life-saving in these patients.…”
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Evaluation of Association of Oral Bacterial Profile with HBV and HCV Infection and T Lymphocyte Level in HIV-Positive Patients by Fatemeh Lavaee, Farzan Modarresi, Samira Amookhteh, Mohammad Amin Amiri

“…After primary biochemical test of cultured samples, assessment of bacterial biofilms was done by DNA extraction. Real-time PCR with specific primer of each bacterial species was done, and assessment of the results of real time PCR led to determination of the species of the evaluated bacteria. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…An important challenge lies in bacterial biofilms, which complicate treatment and enhance bacterial resistance to antibiotics. …”
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Fish scale-inspired biomimetic nanocoatings on magnesium implants for vascularized bone regeneration in infected bone defects by Dan Li, Danni Dai, Jianrong Wang, Zhen Ai, Chao Zhang

“…In the early stage of implantation, it exerted a photothermal effect to ablate bacterial biofilms and avoid contaminating the microenvironment. …”
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